GRE Word List
PHYSIOGNOMY
the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| enact | to establish by legal and authoritative act |
| obliterate | to remove utterly from recognition or memory |
| foliage | a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation |
| centrifuge | a machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects |
| patrimony | an estate inherited from one's father or ancestor |
| concave | hollowed or rounded inward like the inside of a bowl |
| jaunt | a usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure |
| cloister | a monastic establishment |
| embellish | to make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate |
| pallet | a straw-filled tick or mattress |